Florida is home to sunny days and warm evenings, which is part of the reason why motorcyclists love to go to the state. There are interesting motorcycling events and groups that travel to the area to enjoy the beautiful beaches and scenery. Unfortunately, the number...
Motorcycle Accidents
1 dead, 2 injured in Rockview, Florida, motorcycle accident
As a motorcyclist, you're careful when you're on the roads. You take the highway like other vehicles, traveling at high speeds appropriate to the area. You have to watch for potholes, gravel, and other issues on the road as well as for other drivers, and that can be...
How can you avoid getting into a motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle accidents can happen in a number of ways, but some are more common than others. If you know what some of these accidents are, you may be able to prevent them by being proactive while you ride. For example, one of the most common motorcycle accidents is when...
Suffering from personal injuries after a crash? Get compensated
Car accidents can cause serious injuries or death in a matter of seconds. Large trucks can crush even larger-sized family vehicles and SUVs, and motorcyclists struck by any kind of vehicle can be badly injured by the crash. Maybe you had to slam on your brakes to...
1 killed in Florida after motorcycle accident on U.S. 1
During the warm spring and summer months of the year, it's normal for motorcyclists to be on the roads. While most drivers are courteous to motorcyclists, not all monitor the roads well enough and could be putting motorcyclists at risk due to unsafe driving habits. In...
What are some statistics about accidents in Florida?
There are yearly facts and figures released by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, and they can be of great help understanding the reason accidents, whether motorcycle or car accidents, take place in the state. The most recent report, which is...
What are some specific road rules for motorcycles in Florida?
As a motorcyclist in Florida, there are several things you need to know about your rights on the road. For instance, if you can show that someone took advantage of your right to drive in an area and caused an accident, you may be able to show that you were in the...
Claim compensation for your loved one’s wrongful death
After a wrongful death in Florida, your family may be at a loss. Regardless of who passed away, you now have a void in your family that won't be filled. You also have the financial impact of the death to worry about; funeral costs, home expenses and medical bills...
Motorcycle statistics: Injuries, deaths rising in Florida
In 2012, 4,957 motorcyclists were killed on the roads. That's an increase of 7 percent from 2011. Additionally, an interesting statistic is that the use of helmets has not increased. The use of DOT-compliant helmets has remained at only 60 percent, despite the proof...
How helmet laws affect your rights after an accident in Florida
Imagine getting into an accident that is someone else's fault, but then you're told that you may not be able to be compensated because you didn't wear a helmet. In Florida, you're required to wear a helmet if you're under 21 or don't have enough medical insurance;...